Transition Support Officer

About the role

You will work alongside a multidisciplinary internal team and external agencies, to achieve the best transition and accommodation outcomes for individual students.

You will work with learners to assess skills and aspirations to meet their outcomes beyond college. This could range from securing appropriate accommodation, education, volunteering and/or leisure opportunities.

The ability to network and liaise effectively with external agencies is essential.

This is a full time permanent position based at our beautiful Ullenwood campus with visits to other National Star locations on occasions.

Some key responsibilities of the role include but are not limited to:

*To effectively research key information advice and guidance in line with college and the National Frameworks relating to transition.

*To work with a caseload of individual students, providing transition information, advice and guidance in line with national frameworks.

*To liaise with families and carers of a selected group students and their families from baseline and at pivotal points to the end of their placement at NSC.

*To lead on the creation of a personalised and aspirational transition plan throughout their learner journey for a selected group of Year 1 students.

*To develop and maintain the IAG information and resource areas including the LAC power app and provide information in accessible formats to meet the needs of individual learners.

This is a fantastic opportunity to help the National Star Transitions Team and make a significant contribution to our individual student’s futures.

About us

National Star is a growing charity with more than 1,200 staff based in England and Wales. Established more than 50 years ago, we’ve supported hundreds of young people with disabilities to achieve their potential.

Staff benefits

Fantastic career development opportunities and comprehensive induction programme – theory and practical

Free employee minibus service from central Gloucester and central Cheltenham to Ullenwood (subject to availability)

Award-winning training

Free use of National Star facilities at Ullenwood, including a heated indoor swimming pool and fitness suite

Westfield medical cover

Life insurance cover

Employee helpline

Contributory pension scheme

Opportunity to purchase a TOTUM discount card

Employee discounts at attractions, high street retailers, supermarkets, utilities and motoring, plus much more